Nikon Coolpix S02 vs Nikon Coolpix S01

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S02 and the Nikon Coolpix S01, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S02 was introduced in September 2013 and Nikon Coolpix S01 was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S02 Highlights

      • 13.2 MP 1/3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S01 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/2.9-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S02
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S01
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S02 and Nikon Coolpix S01.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon S02
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S02 over Nikon Coolpix S01.

      Nikon Coolpix S02 vs Nikon Coolpix S01
      Higher Sensor Resolution 13.2 Megapixel vs 10.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4160 x 3120 vs 3648 x 2736
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 90 mm vs 87 mm
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 2.50"
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Longer Battery Life 210 shots vs 190 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S02.

      Nikon S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S33
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S80
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon S31
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S01

      Nikon S01
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S01 over Nikon Coolpix S02.

      Nikon Coolpix S02 vs Nikon Coolpix S01
      Larger Sensor 1/3-inch vs 1/2.9-inch
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 80
      Reaches Wider Angle 30 mm vs 29 mm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed [] vs 1 sec
      Lighter 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz) vs 96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S01.

      Nikon S70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S31
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S33
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S80
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony a9
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm XF1
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S02 Nikon Coolpix S01
        Cheap$179.95$179.95
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        Light100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz)
        Internal Storage7.3 GB7.3 GB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S02 Nikon Coolpix S01
        Small Sensor1/3-inch1/2.9-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor13.2 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life210 shots190 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S02 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S01 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S02 features a 13.2 megapixel 1/3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 4.8 x 3.6 mm and a total area of 17.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 1,600. Nikon Coolpix S01 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/2.9-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.96 x 3.72 mm and a total area of 13.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S02 can take pictures up to 4160 x 3120 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200 with 4:3 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S01 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S02 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S02 and Nikon Coolpix S01 come with Built-in battery pack with battery life of 210 shots on Nikon Coolpix S02 and with battery life of 190 shots on Nikon Coolpix S01.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to [] on Nikon Coolpix S02, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S01.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 1.40 m on Nikon Coolpix S02 and 1.20 m on Nikon Coolpix S01..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S02 body has dimensions of 77 x 51 x 18 mm (3.03 x 2.01 x 0.71") and Nikon Coolpix S01 body has dimensions of 77 x 52 x 17 mm (3.03 x 2.05 x 0.67"). Nikon Coolpix S02 weighs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S01 weighs 96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      77 mm

      51 mm

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      52 mm

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      18 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S02 and Nikon Coolpix S01

      Nikon Coolpix S02 and Nikon Coolpix S01 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
      POOR
      44
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S02 and Nikon Coolpix S01 and give them scores of 56 and 40 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      OVERALL
      56
      OVERALL
      40

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      POOR
      42
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      BAD
      36
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      POOR
      51
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      BAD
      33
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      BAD
      33
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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